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Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:30 pm on 22 November 2022.

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Photo of Jayne Bryant Jayne Bryant Labour 1:30, 22 November 2022

Thank you for that answer, Minister. The decision by the UK Government to stop the takeover by Nexperia due to national security issues understandably grabbed the headlines. However, what is being missed is the effect that this announcement has on the 500-plus strong, highly skilled and dedicated workforce. You'll know that, over the years, in different incarnations, the workforce have faced much uncertainty about the future of the site. The promise of Nexperia offers stability with further investment. The jobs are high-tech and, in recent times, well paid. What role has the Welsh Government had in that decision, and what discussions has the Welsh Government had with the UK Government following that decision? And can the Minister assure me, my constituents and the workforce from across the region that the Welsh Government will do all it can to ensure that these cutting-edge jobs, which are of national significance, are safeguarded?